Dylan Brownsword, formerly of Hall & Partners and the BBC, joins as quantitative director; Ben Frost, formerly of Channel 4, Bauer Radio and the BBC, joins as qualitative research manager; and Lucy Seager joins as a quantitative research executive.

In the field team, Gemma Martinez joins as senior project manager and Dee Cahill as field manager.

“Our new team members are all very welcome additions and I have no doubt all will play an integral role in helping us to meet our growth target in year three,” said founder of The Pineapple Lounge, Emma Worrollo.

“These are exciting times for us. The Pineapple Lounge is growing quickly to meet the needs of brands looking for vital insight on how to build relationships with not only today’s but tomorrow’s kids and families.”